White Sea Towns Verge of Starvation Warned
Washington reports Reed ross workers returning from Archangel warn of hunger in White Sea towns. The piece lists home remedies and cautions, including Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets, Anuric tablets, hot lemonade, and tepid baths, urging rest and care to fortify health against illness. It mirrors era medical advertising within the wartime seaborne context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jte
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Golden Medical Org
New Haven Honors Late Rev Fr McElroy With Half Mast Flag
New Haven paid an unusual tribute to the late Rev Walter McElroy as his funeral drew a large crowd. The city flag on the Green was hoisted to half mast and prominent officials acted as pallbearers. The service featured a high mass and a long motor cortege from New Haven to St Michael's Cemetery where McElroy was laid beside his uncle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Shanley Afo-Elroy
New Haven
Bridgeport
New Heaven City
Father McElroy
Nthe McElroy
St. Francis
New Blaven
Knights of Columbus
Henry Coleman
Southington
Ernest Wilson
Hartford
Wew Haven
Tridgewort
St. Michael's Cemetery
Charles J. Mclroy
Obituary for Francis J. Meaney and Julia Donnelly
Funeral services were held yesterday for Francis T. Meaney at his home on Noble Avenue and at Charles' Church with a high mass by Rev. Thomas Closter. Burial followed in Danbury. Pallbearers included Robert Lee and John Coates. Julia Donnelly’s funeral was at her Union Avenue home and the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, burial in St. Alicad's cemetery, with Rev. T. B. Smith officiating. Nearby towns report hunger along the White Sea coast. Red Cross distributed 100 tons of aid, medicine, and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis J. Meaney
Francis T. Meaney
Noble Avenue
Julia Donnelly
Union Avenue
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
St. Alicad's Cemetery
T. B. Smith
White Sea
Red Cre
Red Cr
Kaiser's Strong Religious Nature and WWI Outlook
Amsterdam dispatch discusses German politics under Kaiser Wilhelm II. The Frakfurt Zeitung deems his strong religious nature a safeguard of past policies, while noting he remains a symbol of the old regime and has not drawn personal consequences for current changes. The commentary shifts to military matters, detailing Allied advances in Mesopotamia, Palestine, and the Balkans, the collapse of Ottoman fortunes, and looming German strain as the war drags on.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Frankfort Zeitung
Guade
William
Eimperor William
Yearmany
Mesopotamia
Egypt
Britain
Suez Canal
Palestine
Allenby
Mediterranean
Liver Jordan
Nimireth
Turkey
Bulgaria
Macedonia
Tsar Servichand
Lyme
Flanders
Markensen
Rirysia
Serbia
Amis
Avastria
Botten
Vussias
Celle
Uae
Duaventands
Ponce
Cermiajy
Therm
York Bernada
Ford Decides in Favor of Machinists Union at Wheeling
Trembly Ford, umpire in the dispute between the International Association of Machinists and Wheeling Mold and Foundry Co, awarded a basic eight hour day with overtime and double time for Sundays and holidays. He preferred the straight eight hour day and said hours should not increase except in extraordinary circumstances.
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Waitington
Trenry Ford
International Association of Machinists
Wheeling Mold and Foundry Company
Wheeling
W. Va
Ar. Ford
De Miracle Hair Removal Ad Reads Quickly
An advertisement touts DeMiracle as the original sanitary liquid for hair removal. It promises immediate, lasting results with a money back guarantee and available at assorted price points, including a free booklet upon request.
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120Th St
Park Ave
New York
Mandrake pills advertised by Schenck and Son
An archly marketing notice promises relief from dullness and fatigue with Schenck's Mandrake Fills and Pills. It touts quick efficacy for constipation biliousness and headaches at 25 cents per box from Dr J H Schenck and Son Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenck
J. H. Schenck & Son
Philadelphia
Cuticura Heals Pimples Says Wauregan Reader
J A St Rock of Wauregan Conn reports pimples on his face were large red and scaly. After two months using Cuticura Soap and Ointment he says he was healed. Free samples offered by Cuticura Dept. YW Boston. February 8 1918.
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J. A. St. Rock
S. Walnut Street
Wauregan
Conn
QUIT PLAYING POLITICS DEMANDS BY SECRETARY DANIELS
Secretary Daniels denounces partisanship in a Boston area speech urging unity behind Woodrow Wilson's fourteen points and American war aims. He attacked Republican critics, defended Democratic policy, and praised Navy heroism as he toured rallies and the fleet. Also reported is the death of A Paul Neith in New York from pneumonia.
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Laston
Seecretary
Daniels
Boston
Nepublicans
Covany
Wilson
America
Ponce
Tom
Webster
Thuy
United States
Washington
Lincoln
McKinsey
Army
Navy
Germany
Woodrow Wilson
Counsil
Pric
Mr. Daniels
Waneuil Hy
Lynn
Mawenil Hall
Avy
Junkerchum’s Denunciation of a Weak Peace
In a letter-like defender's missive the Marquis of Landsdowne argues for continued fighting until unconditional surrender. He criticizes Allied aims as misinterpreting war goals while the Allies press for decisive victory and reject a dishonorable peace. The New York Herald notes broad Allied resolve beyond merely holding their own.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquis of Landsdowne
England
Junkers
Imperial Cabinet
Lord Landsdowne
Marquis
Landsdowne
New York Herald
Wills Estate Here to Relatives in Hungary
Paul Hudi of Fairfield leaves half the Hawley Avenue house to Joha Hermech and half to his parents in Tareza Hungary. The Brentwood Avenue house goes to his mother in Hungary. Morris Szolosy named executor. Hearing for allowance to occur within days. Boston report notes a pending wage scale demand of ten dollars weekly and twenty two dollars after four years service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Hudi
Fairfield
Hawley Avenue
Joha Hermech
John I Hudi
Tareza
Sares
Hungary
Brentwood Avenue
Leff
Morris Szollosy
Lighthouse Vessel Sends Out S O Call
Victoria B C October 30 1930 naval authorities reported an S O call from the Dominion government steamer Galiano a lighthouse vessel en route from Triangle Islands to Ikeda Queen Charlotte Islands in the visible passage stating the vessel was taking water rapidly a crew of three noted no further word received the message came amid union and engineering notes plus wage scales for maritime workers.
New Coat Styles and Accessories Arrive at Hudson Dept Store
Entirely New Coat Dresses in French serge ripple with large smoke peur buttons down the front, white satin collar, gathered back skirt priced at 32.50. Also arriving: Hudson Seal Cape Scarfs and Short Stoles, Crepe de Chine lined. some with fur balls, at 22.50 and 25. Small Muffs at 20. Taupe Georgette dyed Fox Scarfs with lined crepe de chine, head and tail trimmed, special at 45. New Tail Trimmed Skunk Scarfs with double ball fasteners at 85. Boots: Bronze Kid High Lace 14, Chestnut Brown Calf Shoes 11, Koko Brown Calf Lace 9, Vic Kid Button 8.50, Black Calf Lace Boots 8.50.
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Taupe
Georgette
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Jack
Harry
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Raymond
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Michel Haines
Oakland
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Red Cross
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Bridgeport Lodge
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Ford
Machinists’ Union
Hutt
Dolly Deck
Cincinnati Enquirer
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Aubertio
Gutigura
Rews
Sec. Daniels
Wisdom
Boston Navy Yard
Kritm
A. Paul Neith
Keith
B. Keith
Junkerchum
Meat Department
Grocery Bulletin
Golden
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Sts
Pilones
S. Main Street
Massari
Visix
Lolt
A. Frank
Optometrist
Fairfield Ave. Ph. Bar
NELLO
S. O
Milimtr
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Black Vic Kid Law
Louis Cuban
Meigs & Co, Inc
Meigs & CO
Fairfield Ave
Bridgeport, Conn
WH. Wadhams Co
Mimiell
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